Articles Posted in Medical Malpractice

Communication is crucial when providing medical treatment. There has to be effective communication between a physician and their patient and among healthcare providers involved in a patient’s treatment.  Unfortunately, poor communication happens in the medical field and often leads to medical errors. Here is how this happens: Physicians and patients Some physicians engage in actions…

Most people don’t give much, if any, thought to who owns a hospital before they check in to receive treatment, undergo surgery or get tests done. Even fewer think about it at all if they go in (or are taken) for an emergency. If a hospital has been acquired by a private equity firm, however,…

When you seek medical treatment, you expect safety, professionalism and proper care. However, sometimes, preventable mistakes occur, and some are so severe that they are known as “never events.” These cases are referred to as such because they should never happen in a healthcare setting under any circumstances. Never events highlight the importance of accountability…

There are many different types of cancer, and each form of cancer has different symptoms. People may seek medical care for lower back pain or a persistent dry cough. Their physicians have to evaluate their symptoms and determine the underlying cause. Reaching an affirmative diagnosis of cancer is easier now than it ever has been…

Health and medical issues can be scary. We count on our doctors and healthcare providers to listen to our concerns and help us through difficult times. We should be able to trust that our doctors will listen to us and treat us with empathy and respect. Unfortunately, that does not always happen. You may get…

Telemedicine makes healthcare more convenient, but it also brings new legal risks. As more doctors provide care through video calls or messaging, the question of who’s responsible when something goes wrong becomes more complicated. Virtual care still requires proper standards Even though telemedicine feels different from in-person care, the legal standards remain the same. You…

Medical negligence is a dangerous issue with fatal consequences. Patients affected may get worse or may develop new health conditions due to the negligence of their health care providers.   If you are affected by this issue, you can file a medical malpractice claim and seek compensation. Let’s examine the key points to consider if you…

When you are harmed due to the negligence of a medical professional, you are a victim of medical malpractice. Maryland law allows you to recover compensation for injuries due to medical malpractice. To establish medical malpractice, you must prove that you were owed a professional duty by your doctor or healthcare provider and this duty…

When Maryland residents seek medical attention for an illness, condition or injury, they are expecting the staff and the facility to treat them with the utmost care. This is particularly true when they need to be hospitalized. Still, given the number of stories in which a person is injured, becomes sick or loses their life…

The healthcare industry faces a big challenge as burnout and stress continue to affect nurses. A 2023 study found that 100,000 nurses left the industry because of stress and burnout, while more than a quarter of respondents said they plan to leave or retire within the next five years for the same reasons. These alarming…